Staghorn Damselfish
Amblyglyphidodon curacao
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 1–40 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This damselfish gathers in feeding shoals over thickets of staghorn coral, picking zooplankton and filamentous algae from the water. Adults work lagoons, reef passages and outer reefs, while the young shelter among soft corals close to the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Amblyglyphidodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277597.
FAQ
- How deep does the Staghorn Damselfish live?
- The Staghorn Damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon curacao) is typically found at 1–40 m.
- Is the Staghorn Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Staghorn Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Staghorn Damselfish get?
- The Staghorn Damselfish grows to about 11 cm.